A devastating tragedy struck Greensboro on Monday, July 14, 2025, when police arrested Jut Kopa, 27, and charged him with the first-degree murder of his mother, Nhoan Kopa, 52, in a case that has left the community reeling.
At approximately 2:57 p.m., officers from the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 1600 block of Sunrise Valley Drive after Nhoan’s coworkers reported she had not shown up for work. Upon arrival, officers discovered Nhoan Kopa deceased in an upstairs bathroom, having suffered significant trauma. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Greensboro Homicide Detectives immediately launched an investigation, gathering evidence and conducting interviews that quickly pointed to Jut Kopa, Nhoan’s son, as the primary suspect. Later that day, authorities located Kopa in Raleigh, NC, where he was arrested without incident. He was transported back to Greensboro and booked into the Guilford County Jail, where he is being held without bond on one count of first-degree murder. Police have confirmed they are not seeking additional suspects at this time.
The motive for this horrific act of domestic violence has not been disclosed, and investigators are still working to reconstruct the events leading up to Nhoan’s death. The GPD has urged anyone with information to come forward, offering multiple channels for tips, including Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000, the P3Tips app, or P3tips.com, where submissions can be made anonymously.
Nhoan Kopa’s death has sent shockwaves through Greensboro, with friends, neighbors, and coworkers remembering her as a kind, hardworking, and compassionate woman. The fact that her life was allegedly taken by her own son has deepened the community’s grief, prompting reflection on the devastating toll of domestic violence. Many are calling for increased resources to address mental health challenges and support conflict resolution within families to prevent such tragedies.
As the investigation continues, the Greensboro community mourns the loss of Nhoan Kopa, rallying around her loved ones and seeking justice in the wake of this unimaginable loss. Authorities have promised to release additional details as they become available, while the city grapples with the urgent need to address the root causes of domestic violence.
